Overview
- The Madras High Court, which ruled Wednesday, told the Sholinganallur Tahsildar to issue the certificate to R. Parthiban by April 29, 2026.
- Justice M. Dhandapani relied on a June 10, 2025 division bench order that requires the state to empower revenue officials to provide such certificates.
- Parthiban said he applied on March 20 with the Velachery Tahsildar, the file was shifted to Sholinganallur on jurisdiction grounds, and no action followed.
- He told the court he renounced caste and religion as an adult and lacks school or birth records that list either, having left school after Class 11.
- The judge criticized delays, noted Parthiban can seek contempt action if officials do not comply, and coverage suggests the order may spur similar requests and fresh debate on identity paperwork.